| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $127.96 | 12.438% | $143.8757 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.73 | 5.418% | $87.2123 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.46 | 3.584% | $180.7126 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.86 | 5.185% | $149.2154 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.92 | 8.428% | $150.6282 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.91 | 4.731% | $208.3204 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.81 | 4.393% | $229.4663 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.65 | $1,149.4309 | $1,149.44 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.40 | |